—Are you still working in that company, Mary?—No, it is ten months ____ I worked there．

He couldn’t have Yong Hui ___ away with telling people lies!

Rather than _________ on a crowded bus, he always prefers ________ a bicycle.

–-- I really like this overcoat, but you charge me too high a price.--- I’m afraid ______; it’s the latest fashion, you know.

I was about to leave my house______ the telephone rang.